Description
These Avocado Chicken Wraps are a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Combining tender cooked chicken with creamy mashed avocado, fresh vegetables, and a hint of lime, wrapped in whole wheat tortillas, they offer a healthy balance of flavors and textures with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Fillings
- 2 large cooked chicken breasts, sliced or shredded
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Avocado Spread
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Wrap
- 4 large whole wheat tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado Spread: In a small bowl, combine the mashed avocado with lime juice, Greek yogurt or sour cream, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until creamy and well blended to create the flavorful spread.
- Assemble the Wrap Bases: Lay out the whole wheat tortillas flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread the prepared avocado mixture down the center of each tortilla to create a creamy layer for the wrap.
- Add the Fillings: Layer sliced or shredded chicken breasts over the avocado spread. Then add shredded lettuce, diced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese if using, distributing them evenly among the wraps.
- Add Fresh Cilantro: Optionally, sprinkle fresh cilantro leaves over the fillings for extra freshness and flavor.
- Roll the Wraps: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll them up tightly from one end to the other, enclosing all the fillings inside securely to form a neat wrap.
- Serve or Store: Slice each wrap in half diagonally for easy eating and serve immediately. Alternatively, wrap each in foil to store in the refrigerator for later consumption.
Notes
- Using cooked chicken breasts helps speed up assembly; rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut.
- Optional cheddar cheese adds a mild tang but can be omitted for a lighter wrap.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream or a dairy-free alternative for creaminess.
- For a spicier flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or jalapeño slices inside the wrap.
- Whole wheat tortillas provide extra fiber and nutrients compared to white flour tortillas.
- These wraps are best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
